As an Approved Housing Body, Tinteán do not have a waiting list for applicants seeking housing. If you would like to become a Tinteán tenant, you should make sure you are approved for social housing with your local authority. The local authority will nominate applicants to Tinteán every time we have a home available.

All applicants must be over aged 18 years or over.

In accordance with the terms of the letting agreement, all tenants shall submit to the Tinteán, current income details of each household member and shall notify Tinteán immediately of any increase or decrease in such income. Failure to submit such documentation, within the stipulated time, will result in the rent being increased to the maximum rent. Rents shall be calculated as follows –

• Principal Earner(s):- 20% (1/5) of earnings in excess of €60.00 shall be payable.
• Subsidiary Earner(s):- 20% (1/5) of earnings in excess of €60.00 shall be payable, subject to a maximum of €22.00 per subsidiary earner.
• Dependant(s):- There shall be a deduction of €3.00 per dependant.

Contact Tintean for full breakdown details or explanation if necessary.

There are a variety of different ways in which you can pay your rent including:

• By standing order
• By direct bank lodgement

Please contact Tinteán for full details.

Units let under the Capital Assistance Scheme, the income-based rent assessment does not apply, and maximum rent is calculated by Tintean with a view to the cost of providing the dwelling and rent supplement levels. Rent supplement is available to those tenants who cannot afford the rent and should be applied for through the local Community Welfare Officer

Tinteán issues rent statements every quarter. Statements can be requested at any time. If you have any issue with rent payments, please contact our Housing Administrator immediately.

You can remain in your home for as long as you wish, provided you don’t breach any of the Letting Agreements agreed to when you initially received your new home.

This depends on your initial application and will be assessed on an individual basis by Tinteán. However, if you applied for your home as part of a couple, then your home will transfer to your partner. It should be noted that each case is assessed individually.

You will need to declare your partner as being a tenant. Please speak with our Office staff.

Any or all changes to your home must be agreed in writing with Tinteán.

Please consult our Tenant Handbook. You can download the book in the Resident Support section.